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Saudi releases over USD87bn to boost petrochem sector Saudi releases over USD87bn to boost petrochem sector(0)

Under pressure from a resurgent American petrochemicals industry and natural gas shortages at home, major Saudi petrochemicals companies are fighting back with massive expansion plans of their own. CONTINUE READING

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China’s slowing growth dampens appetite for Saudi oil China’s slowing growth dampens appetite for Saudi oil(0)

China’s economy is cooling off and that’s bad news for Saudi Arabia. CONTINUE READING

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Foreigner entry to fuel Saudi bourse growth Foreigner entry to fuel Saudi bourse growth(0)

News that Saudi Arabia would allow foreign investors to participate in the Tadawul market would give fresh impetus to the market and bring a number ofinternational money managers to the bourse. CONTINUE READING

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Saudi non-oil sector growth outweighs hydrocarbon Saudi non-oil sector growth outweighs hydrocarbon(0)

With the Saudi oil sector expected to generate less revenues this year, the non-oil sector will need to step up and carry the burden of generating growth for the economy. CONTINUE READING

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Weakening demand keeps oil below USD100 Weakening demand keeps oil below USD100(0)

An oil price collapse to USD 90 per barrel could see a 0.4% drop in Saudi GDP, according to estimates by HSBC. CONTINUE READING

Saudi economy rallies despite oil output drop Saudi economy rallies despite oil output drop(0)

Despite cuts in its oil output, and the generally nervous economic sentiment globally, the Saudi economy continues to race ahead.CONTINUE READING

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SR400B RE Investment Shortfall SR400B RE Investment Shortfall(0)

Saudi Arabia is set to build 2.4 million housing units by 2020, but the Kingdom’s real estate investment is short by SR400 billion to meet anticipated housing demand.

Saudi Arabia housing stock will rise to just over seven million units by 2020, compared to 4.6 million by 2010, according to National Commercial Bank Capital research.

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US shale: A threat to Saudi dominance? US shale: A threat to Saudi dominance?(0)
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OPEC finally acknowledged the very clear and present danger of North American shale oil and gas production. CONTINUE READING

The New Saudi Order The New Saudi Order(0)

Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Nayef’s appointment to the Kingdom’s powerful interior ministry job - replacing Prince Ahmad bin Abdel-Aziz Al Saud — is being seen by many as a precursor for higher office. CONTINUE READING

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